AMMAN — Assem Mansour, the director of the King Hussein
Cancer Center (KHCC), said that smoking is linked to 16 types of cancer. These
include lung, colon, and vocal cord cancers, among others.
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Mansour emphasized the significant financial burden imposed
by cancer treatment in Jordan. Annually, the country spends between JD400
million and JD450 million on treating cancer patients, he said.
However, this visible cost is just the tip of the iceberg,
as the hidden costs associated with cancer can exceed JD1 billion each year.
Lack of implementationMansour also expressed concerns regarding the failure of
Jordanian authorities to effectively implement the public health law. He said authorities
left the implementation confined to paper rather than translating it into
practical application on the ground.
This lack of enforcement has allowed many public places to
remain without designated areas for smokers, negatively impacting the well-being
of all citizens, he said.
Regarding electronic cigarettes, Mansour dispelled the
misconception that they are less harmful than traditional cigarettes.
Contrary to popular belief, he said, the exact components of
electronic cigarettes are unknown, making their potential health risks
unpredictable. Moreover, he warned that these devices can serve as a gateway to
traditional smoking, further exacerbating the already concerning smoking rates
in Jordan.
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